Marcus from Brentford helps Kenneth Tong to escape from the Big Brother house

Speculation is mounting online that Marcus Akin from Brentford could be kicked out of Big Brother after helping a fellow housemate to escape.

The 35-year-old window fitter, famed for his resemblance to Wolverine from the X-Men films, helped controversial Kenneth Tong over the wall to freedom during the middle of the night.

Self-proclaimed millionaire playboy Kenneth, who only joined the house on Friday, had been bookmakers' red hot favourite to be evicted this week.

But at about 2am this morning he surprised housemates by emerging from the bedroom fully dressed and groomed, and was forced to deny that he was about to walk, telling the others enigmatically that they would "find out soon" what he was up to.

At 4.53am, Kenneth told Marcus he had decided to go, adding "I came in as a legend and I'll go out as one", before hopping over over the wall with the Brentford boy's assistance. Marcus accompanied him onto the roof briefly but returned to the house when he was threatened with expulsion.

Viewers have been posting on the Digital Spy website about what punnishment BB bosses will inflict on Marcus, with some speculating he might be shown the door.

One poster going under the name 'titfortat' said: "I think they are going to kick Marcus out."

'Oathy' added: "That's my betting to be honest. 2nd time of going there in this sue first think later culture they dare not risk keeping him in there."

Supporter Ben Fairhall wrote on the Marcus Akin to win Facebook group: "Marcus Akin- official Big Brother legend! (Has just climbed on to the roof with Kenny Tong to facilitate the latter's escape.) Good on yer, mate!" Before adding that Kenneth's departure means that Marcus is likely to be the next favourite for eviction. "Unfortunately, that means he'll be out on Friday...", he said.